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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesThe GTA VI extended look premiered on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The “today” in the original question is now out of date: Rockstar’s official YouTube channel and GTA VI website were scheduled to carry the video at 9 p.m. ET that day, and Rockstar later confirmed it was available there.
When did the GTA VI extended look release?
Netflix’s premiere was at 3 p.m. ET on August 27, 2026. Rockstar’s announcement scheduled the official YouTube and GTA VI website release for 9 p.m. ET, six hours later. Rockstar’s follow-up confirmed the video was then available on those channels.
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See Rockstar’s original announcement and its “Now Playing” update.
Where can you watch it?
| Route | Release time | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | 3 p.m. ET, August 27, 2026 | Available to Netflix subscribers globally, according to Netflix Tudum. |
| Rockstar’s official YouTube channel and GTA VI website | 9 p.m. ET, August 27, 2026 | Official public channels; Rockstar later confirmed the video was available. |
The official material establishes the release schedules and viewing routes, but does not specify differences in video quality or features between them.
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What is the Netflix special?
It is an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, not the game itself. Netflix says it was captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5. Its title listing shows a runtime of 27 minutes and English original audio. See Netflix’s title listing.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When does the full GTA VI game come out?
Netflix’s August 27, 2026 article listed the separate game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, and said it was available for preorder. That date concerns the game, not the extended-look special. Details are in Netflix Tudum’s GTA VI article.
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